Why is Linguine with Salmon and Spinach, Lemon Basil Sauce classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines multiple industrially processed ingredients, refined wheat semolina, added water, cream, oils, and seasonings, and undergoes formulation steps such as emulsifying and thickening; the only listed food additive is xanthan gum (E415) used as a thickener.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.61 g of salt per 100 g, a standard 300 g serving provides about 1.8 g of salt, which contributes noticeably to the daily recommended maximum of 5 g, so people with high blood pressure should limit consumption or balance it with low-salt meals.

Is this linguine suitable for a gluten-free or vegan diet?

No; the recipe contains durum-wheat semolina (which provides gluten) and dairy ingredients (light cream and skimmed milk powder), and it also includes salmon, making it unsuitable for both gluten-free and vegan diets.

Formule EXPRESS • 300 g

Linguine au Saumon et aux Épinards, sauce Citron Basilic

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This frozen ready-to-heat meal combines linguine with salmon, spinach, and a lemon-basil sauce, marketed by Formule EXPRESS. It is classified as a one-dish meal (PNNS group "Composite foods – One-dish meals") with a Nutri-Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product. The portion supplies modest protein (about 5 g per 100 g) and fiber, low sugars, but contains moderate salt (0.61 g per 100 g) and saturated fat, and it includes fish, dairy and gluten allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal114 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pasta-meal, this linguine offers lower sugars (1.1 g vs 3.6 g) and salt (0.6 g vs 3.6 g), but slightly higher saturated fat (2.1 g vs 1.9 g) and less protein (5.1 g vs 7.2 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pâte linguine cuite salée 36,6% [eau, semoule de blé dur (gluten), sel], crème fraîche liquide légère (lait), eau, saumon (poissons) qualité sans arête* 10%, épinard 9,3%, échalote, jus de citron 2,2%, basilic 2,1%, amidon de maïs, huile d'olive vierge extra, sel, ail, poireau déshydraté, poivre, lait écrémé en poudre, épaississant: gomme xanthane, curcuma. Produit élaboré dans un atelier qui utilise : céleri, moutarde, sésame.

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